Mortgages basics

Can my final mortgage costs increase from what was on my Loan Estimate?

What is a mortgage "closing?" What happens at the closing?

Do I need an attorney or anyone else to represent me when closing on a mortgage?

What is covered under the Military Lending Act?

What is a Qualified Mortgage?

When do I get a Closing Disclosure?

What is a debt-to-income ratio?

What is a "higher-priced mortgage loan"?

What documents should I receive before closing on a mortgage loan?

What is the most important thing for me to do when I get my closing papers?

Do auto and homeowners insurance companies share my information about claims?

What fees or charges are paid when closing on a mortgage and who pays them?

Who should I expect to see at my mortgage closing?

I'm about to close on a real estate purchase transaction with a mortgage. What can I expect in the mortgage closing process?

Am I allowed to negotiate the terms and costs of my mortgage at closing?

What are late fees on a mortgage?

On a mortgage, what’s the difference between my principal and interest payment and my total monthly payment?

How does paying down a mortgage work?

Are condo/co-op fees or homeowners' association dues included in my monthly mortgage payment?

If I am considering an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), what should I look out for in the fine print?

For an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), what are the index and margin, and how do they work?

How do I manage my monthly mortgage payment?

What are rate caps with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), and how do they work?

What is mortgage insurance and how does it work?

What is a prepayment penalty?